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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-29


OF the passage of the high license bill
by the New York Assembly, the Tribune
says;
The democrats, with characteristic faulty
allowed themselves to be paraded as the
stanch and tried friends of the rum power
Their record on the high license bill so far
is pitiful ore. A single democratic VOTE
isolated and lonely, stands up among the
throng Of negatives in support of the meas
ure. Fifty two democratic votes against the
bill one democratic vote for it. There could
not have been a sharper contrast. In the
final dc bate the democrats tried to earn the
thanks of the rum sellers by attempting to
introduce all manner of amendments intended
TO weaken or kill the bill. OF course. there
was no deception in these transparent sub
terfuges 'In vain the fowler spreads his
nets in the sight of any bird The demo
Gratis we're there to obey orders, and their
orders were TO vote against the high license
bill, first, last, and all the time. Curiously
enough, the prohibitionists, and especially
those Of the thrd-party kind occupied the
gallery, and prayed for the defeat of the bill !;
that is, for the success of the rum sellers.
SO far the rum power has been beaten, and
10 the extent of the republican party's juris-
dcion it will continue to be. What Cover
nor Hill will do with his great opportunity
when it comes 10 him remains 20 be seen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-29

The outcome of the senatorial muddle
10 West Virginia, in the opinion OF the
Wheeling Intellegencer. will be the shelv-
ing of both Camden and Lucas and choice
Q
of a new man at the extra session.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-29

The criticism of Governor Bodwell's
veto. in certain republican papers, is in
keeping with their assaults upon the legls.
lature. Somehow we would not like to
be an annex to the opposition press. The
proper thing to do is to be on the side the
fartherest from the democratic papers,
Portland Press
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-29

Yacht racing across the ocean in the
month of March is byno means pleasure
trip. What with tempests, mountain
waves. and fear Of icebergs. it must be
well be undertaken. The fun comes in
after the voyage is over. if it comes in at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-29
City Of Augusta.

The Committee on Accounts will be in session at
the Aldermen's Rooms, at 30 o'clock L. NJ, on the
Monday next preceding the fret Wednesday of each
month, for the purpose of examining accounts and
claims sgainst the city Bills must be presented to
some member OF the Committee at or previou, the
hour Of meeting, or they will not be considered or
reported to the City Council for payment UNI Il one
month later; All bills must be approved by the city
officer, or the committee of the department under
whose authority the same accrued
Is. f. FOLSOM,
"A. BRICK, Committee
VIII. REID on
J.W. FOGLER, Accounts
mch2id3w G. D. HASKELL,
Augusta. March cath. 1887.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-29
Gully Keauebet aonrual.
Au9usta. Tuesday Morning. March 20.

Carter Harrison has again withdrawn
as candidate for Mayor of Chicago. This
time it is thought to be finality. He
cannot see the way to an election.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-12-07
PERSONAL

6. L. Cole, of Fort Atkinson, was g
visitor here Sunday.
Fl. Kellermann, of Marinette, visited
in the city Monday.
Fl. o. Bradley, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa
visited friends in the city from Saturday
until Monday afternoon.
Mrs. Sylvester Burns leaves this week
for Lime Springs, Iowa, to spend the win
ter with her son, Frank Burns.
n. Simon, secretary of the P. Heinrichs
Company, returned Friday from a sue
cessful business trip to Milwaukee.
Mrs. E. Sweeney wens to Chicago last
Friday on visit. She was accompanied
by her daughter, Miss Lizzie, who returns
to to her school there.
Jas. Mitchell, the able foreign purchas-
ing and sale agent of DR.. Valerius & Co.,
sailed last week on the g. g. State of In
diana, from Boston for Glasgow, for new
importation of Clydesdales.
NJ. j. Carroll, of the firm of Clark &
Carroll, left last Thursday for Los An
geles, Cal, with the intention of passing
the winter there if the climate agrees
with him and proves beneficial to his de-
Ginning health.
David T. Evans, for many years en-
ployed here in the carpenter shop of the
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Co., removed this week with his family to
Milwaukee, where he has a position in
the West Milwaukee carpenter shops of
the same company. A host of friends
wish himself and family happiness and
prosperity in their new home.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-12-07
Who was the Youngest Soldier?

E. J. Foster, of Winona, Minnesota,
assistant general freight agent, Chicago &
Northwestern railway, writes us as fol-
lows relative to the question of who is
entitled to the honor of being considered
the youngest soldier from Wisconsin,:
WINoNA, Mimi, Dec. 3, 1887.
Editor Republican, Watertoaon, Wis.
DEAR SIR:-An article in your paper
of November Both has been shown me,
entitled: who was the youngest sol
der from Wisconsin,"
I was not aware that my name was be-
ing mentioned in connection with the dis
cussion of the matter, as | have never
made any claim to the honorable distinc-
ton. [ have no doubt, but there were
many younger than was, as our regiment
doth Wisconsin was composed of boys"
I will say that should your article meet
the eye of the brother of Lieutenant
Colonel Sampson, of Company "C'', he
would no doubt put in his claim for the
honorable mention, as I think he was only
twelve at the time of his enlistment.
Yours truly,
E. ]. FOSTER.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-12-07
The Message.

Presi dent Cleveland's message deliv-
cred to Congress yesterday will be found
in full on the inside OF the REPUBLICAN.
The document has one recommendation
at least, that of being brief, but is not TO
the point in all it attempts to say. The
President is very aGrot in his language
touching the surplus and the tariff, and
especially on the latter question blows
hot and cold, but after all be leaves the
imprint stong!y of being free-trader out
and out. he is for taking off the tariff
on wool, because, as he says, the wool
growing farmers are so few compared
with the entire number engaged in agri-
culture, but he is mum about removing
the tariff on sugar, thus patting the
South on the back in view of the approach
ing presidential election.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-12-07
The Funny Two Johns.

ri never laughed so much at once in
all my life," remarked one lady to another
while leaving the opera house last night.
''It is the funniest thing | ever saw" said
another, and there was a chorus of CHATS
So" Such remarks could be heard on
every side; and, as for US, after having
seen everything in the comedy line, we
have got the cake ready for the 1.-TWO
Johns" and they are welcome to it. How
the people did Taught The laughing COM
menced five minutes after the curtain first
went up, and continued almost without
cessation. 1t was like setting off bunch
of 6re-crackers: first there was light
crackle, then an explosion here and there,
followed by a volley which nearly raised
the roof. The ingenuity of the play wright
in arranging the most ridiculous and
mirth-provoking situations to follow each
other with such wonderful rapidity is wor-
thy of mention and admiration. It is a
remarkable piece of work, and the two
Johns make the most of every line and
every scene. After their first appearance
1t was only necessary to show themselves
upon the stage to provoke the most hilar-
ious laughter. They are supported by an
excellent company, too, the members of
which are perfect in their roles, and the
solo, duet, trio and quartette sin ging, dur
ing the action of the play, is an especial
ly attractive feature of the entertainment
Detroit Free Press
At Turner Hall, Saturday, Dec. 10.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-12-07
PRIME -Perrv,

Last wednesday afternoon the home oil
Mr.. and Mrs. j. L. Perry was the scene
OF an event not wholly unanticipated by
the friends of the participants, being the
marriage of Arthur M. Prime to Miss
Anna, second daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Perry The wedding was private. only
the families of the bride and groom being
present. AT o'clock Rev. J. NJ Camp
bell pronounced the young couple man
and wife, the ceremony taking place un-
der beautiful horseshoe of roses. The
brides appearance In her dark-green
travelling dress was more than usually
prepossessing, and Mr.. Prime is to be
congratulated upon his success in winning
so fair companion for life's journey.
Both Mr.. and Mrs Prime are too we'll
known in our social circles to necessitate
the enumeration of their many pleasing
qualities, and we feel that we but echo
the general wish when we say, "May the
welded life of this Prime pair be as the
sky on fair summer day the clouds
which must come into all lives. be so small
and so light that they but throw into
stronger relief the brightness which sur
rounds them"
After partaking of the wedding supper,
which was supplied by Conroy, of Mil
waukee, Mr. and Mrs. Prime left on the 5 :56
P. NJ. train for short wedding journey.
They are now at home to their friends at
the residence of Mr.. and Mrs Slas Sleeper
on Clvman street.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-12-07
Sudden Death,

Thos. Irving, of Clyman. died sudden
ly last night of bleeding of the lungs,
aged IS years. Deceased was on bis re-
turn home from Oconomowoc, where he
had been during the day for medical
treatment. He bled to death at Hanson {
saloon near the Phoenix engine house.
Mr.. Irving was a widower and leaves one
son. His brother, R. Irving, is supervisor
of Emmett.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-12-07

Rg-PRICES OF ADMISSION'-Gallery, .3ac;
Hall soc: Reserved Seats, 75c, now on sale at
the Postoifioe.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-12-07

New holiday goods at Aug. Wiggen-
horns.
On and after Monday next the stores
will be kept open until o'clock P. NJ.
Silk handkerchiets Tor the holiday
trade at SCHILLER & QUENTMEYER's.
The President has nominated
William +. Villas to be secretary OF the
interior.
To those that want to economic,
save money by buying your holiday goods
at Aug. Wiggenhorn's.
"A large line OF silk handkerchiefs
and mufflers at prices that DEFY competl-
ton. TRACHTE & rRAYSER.
--Coming-Saturday December 10th
at Turner Hall, the Two Johns, one of
the most funny comedies ever IN this city.
Piano stools, piano scaris, piano
spreads in silk, plush, mohair plush and
cloth, at reasonable figures, can be had
at Sproesser's.
The Lewis Knitting factory having
received all the inducements 1t requlr ed
at GAINESVILLE, will remove from Portage
to that point.
Daniel Hall, special administrator of
the estate of Edmund Sweeney, is selling
bis stock of goods at cost and below at
the OLD stand.
There is great rush at Trachte q
Traysers FOR the underwear that is selling
so cheap. Every body can be suited, both
in quality and price.
The Good Templars will give an
oyster supper at their hall Thursday even
ing, December 9Th. Supper served from
6 to TO- Tickets Is cents.
Before purchasing elsewhere, you
will do well by examining the large and
most elegant stock OF jewelry and silver
plated ware at Aug. Wiggenhorn's.
Tuesday of last week the first re-
hearsal was held by the Concordia society,
under direction OF frof. Zehlsdorf. The
The full chorus will consist of so voices.
Last evening the Washington Lodge
No. II elected the following officers: Fl.
Werthheiner, N g.; Chas. Otto, V. g.;
Emil Miller, R. s.; Geo. Hence, S.; j.
Koerner, T.; Chas. Ruebhausen, trustee.
Gold and silver watches, solid silver
end silver-plated ware, clocks, all kinds
of jewelry, musical instruments, all kinds
of plush goods, stationery, toys, albums,
dolls, novelty goods, etc., at Jos. Salick
& Sons.
The Milwaukee wheat market yes
terday was weak and lie lower, closing at
7434c for No. 2 spring and S215c May.
Flour was unchanged. Barley closed at
Zoe, rye at 81 &c, corn at 1870 and oats
at &c. Hogs were dull at .4.0005.50.
-Beattie's winter foot and leg pro
tectors open out clear to the toe and dries
In about three-fourths less time than any
other made; fit perfectly any shape foot,
and are made of very superior quality
of sheep skin tanned expressly. For sale
by II. ]. Strauss.
-Loeffier Brns., florists, have an at
tractive advertisement of their hot house,
one block north of new bridge, in The
REPUBLICAN this week They keep a
collection of choice flowers at all times,
and roses not in stock they receive on
short notice. When you want floral dec
orations call upon them. See cad"
Monday evening the Allemania
Lodge No. So, elected the following Off
GERS for the ensuing year: John Hage-
mann, FL P; n. Hoffman,, H P; FL.
Werthheimer, 1st w Chas. Otto, End
W.; Il. Rose. Sec'y.; l.. Kabet, Treas. !;
Chas. Ruebhausen, trustee. L. Kabet
was elected as delegate to the grand lodge
which ia RI copvapa ar Waupooo
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-12-07
OBITUARY.

Silliman Ford, died at his home in La
Crosse, OF consumption, Tuesday, Novem-
Der %, 1887, in the 51st year of his age.
The remains were brought here and in
tered in Oak Hill cemetery Thursday
afternoon last. Deceased was born in
Lockport, New York, July, 1887. When
about ten years of age he removed to
Watertown with his parents, his father
the late Simeon Ford, erecting the first
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-12-07

mSuliOu low piiSCo. AdPootiy ouItS
BANGED with silk plush bands, worth $40
at $50; plush suits worth $40 at $50, and
so on, etc. Come early SO as to secure
the best bargain, for they are going like
hot cakes. E. W. SCHULTZ.
The Watertewn club, an association
among our business men for mutual in
tercourse and enjoyment, has been form
ed, with the following officers: President,
S. R. Sleeper; vice-president, L. 81. Cor
des; secretary and treasurer, J. T. Moak.
The rooms of the club, in Noack's block,
corner of Main and Second streets, have
been fitted up for lounging, reading and
social games.
The Alden Benedict company pre-
scented Dumas play of "Monte Cristo"
at Turner Hall Saturday evening, to a
good house when the extreme inclemency
of the weather is taken into account.
The title role by Mr.. Benedict, was per-
haps not as strongly rendered as when
the play was presented here before, but
this is not saying that Mr. Benedict did
not give an able and faithful portrayal of
the character. His company is very
superior one and in its entirety the play
was successfully rendered.
Seal skin caps for holiday trade at
SCHILLER & QUENIMEYER's.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-12-07
At Turner Hall, Saturday, Dec. 1

Aug. Wiggenhorn offers big induce :
ments in silver and gold watches, cuff
buttons, gold pens, rings set with diamond
opals, turquoises, rubies. etc., garnet
iewelry away down.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-12-07

and only WOODEN mill here, the one now
owned by j. Chapman. He was EN- ployed
about the mill for some years and became
familiar with the general details OF the
business. About ten years ago Mr. Ford
removed to La Crosse and portion of
his time since leaving here he was in the
employ of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St.
Paul Railway. He leaves a wife. His
only child, son, died here some years
ago.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-12-07
Wisconsin National Bank.
WISCONSIN NATIONAL BANK

WATERTowN Wis.,, Dec, 6, 1887.
Notice is hereby given that an election will
be held at the banking house of this bank on
Tuesday, the 10th day of January next, between
the hours of ten in the forenoon and Jour IN lhe
directors Tor said bank to serve for the ensuing
year. +. V. BROWN,
Cashier.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-12-07

An immense assortment of mutffers
Just arrived for the holiday trade at
SCHIFFLER & QUENTMEYER's
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-12-07

A Good Showing by Sheriff Bullock.
Sheriff John d. Bullock has we'll full
filled his promise to the people Of Jeffer-
son county that he would give them a
faithful and economical administration
of the sheriff. office, if elected to that
responsible position. The following COM
PARSONS are of interest at this time:
sherifFs bills against Jefferson county
from Jan. l, 1855, to Nov. 10. 1885, 10
months and 10 days-AmOunt claimed
(see report OF county board %
Amount allowed ...... 1858 05
Amount disalowed ......... ..............S 1874 "a
Average per month 29S %
sheriff's bills from Jan. 8. 1887, to Nov. Is,
1887, 10 months and II days-Amount
claimed by Bullock. .........S2287 33
Allowed in full by county board.
Average per month 100 81
Sheriff's bills from Nov. 10. 1885, to Nov.
6, 1S86-Amount claimed ....$ 6430 10
Amount lloWed.................... 1891 60
Amount disallowed ....................S 1913 SO
Average per month"; 1006........ 400 Sc
Showing. as compared with 1885, a leduc-
And as Sec eompared with 1855 re5ucticn iO' %
A few comparisons might not be out of
the way, to show the taxpayers what was
done with their money under former adj
ministrations in the Office of sheriff, and
for the proof reference is made to the re-
port of the Jefferson county board of SUI
pervisors for 1886:
Bill for clothing for prisoners in 1886. ...$12s 70
Bill for same in 1887, by Bullock. 43 80
In favor of 1887. by Bullock IS 40
Bill for boots and shoes for prisoners in sc 113 80
Bill for same in 1887, by Bullock. ....... Is 80
In favor of 1887. by Bullock .,.....,Sl0o 90
Wood for use of jail in 1886 cos.......... 204 90
Same in 1887 cost. 14l 10
Total number of prisoners received in jail for
10 months and 10 days in 1885, 1876; same time
in 1887 by Bullock, 133 Total received in jail
from Nov 6, 1885, to Nov 6, 1886, 553. Average
weekly number of prisoners boarded tor 1886
was little over 20; average per week for 1887
was under a.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-12-07

Remember that you can buy solid
silver and silver plated ware at astonish-
ing low prices at Aug. Wiggenhorn's.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-03-26
Southern Pacific Lands.
Special to the Globe.

Sp6cldl 10 tue 0lOpe.
WASHINGTON, March 25.-Since the
adjournment of congress strenuous efforts
have been made by representatives of the
Southern Pacific Railroad company to OBJ
tain patent for certain lands. despite the
fact that bill was pending in the Forty
ninth congress for the forfeiture of the
same tract now sought to be patented.
Frequent applications have been made to
the secretary of the interior to bring about
the granting OF patent, but this has been
steadily opposed by the commissioner Of the
general land office. To-day the matter Gull
minated in final refusal of the authorities
at the interior department and Gen. Sparks
addressed communication to Mr.. Beard,
counsel for the company, in which he de-
clared that the secretary Of the interior
had refused a request made by the Southern
Pacific for a patent to these lands. and
principally because Of bill pending before
the Forty-ninth congress declaring the
lands forfeited.
This BILL" continued Commissioner
Sparks, twas favoraby reported to the
house, large majority of the committee in
dorsing 1t, but it was not reached on the cal
endar before the dissolution of the last con-
gress. There has been no opportunity for
q positive expression Of the legislative will on
the subject, although an earnest effort was
made. l do not deem it my duty as an exec
utive officer in view of the foregoing and in
advance of such expression to certify to the
department the list referred to by the rail-
road company's representatives, thereby de-
feating the full ard free exercise by the Eff
tieth congress, converting next December or
earlier of its will on such measures as may
come before it, having in view the forfeiture
OF the grant Of land made to the company
named. must, therefore, decline to issue
such apatent." - az lssn;>eg
..fhis scheme will never receive mig sane
ton, ssaid Gen. Sparks to your correspond
ent, 'for am fully convinced that the next
congress will take decisive action, which was
only prevented at the last session by lack of
time. The committee having charge of the
subject was unalteraby opposed to showing
any further consideration to the Southern Pa
rcific. and especially when it was demonstrated
so clearly how they had wilfully infringed the
Jaws in regard to land grant railroads"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-03-26
RUMBLE OF THE RAILS.
The Milwaukee & St. Paul Road Issues
a Sweeping Order on Bill. 81, ~,
ing Freight.
The Omaha Publishes a Circular to Ship
pers and Agents About Mill in
Transit Rates.
The Southern Pacific Has No Show
for Getting n Patent to Ger
tain Lands,
AS Congress May Declare Them For
feited and Sparks VIII Not "'
Act.

The Milwaukee & st. Paul has issued q
circular giving notice that all arrangements
with connecting roads for the interchange
of business on through billing, including all
existing Joint tariffs. division sheets and
special rates, will expire about April 4, and
directing agents that they must not, under
any circumstances. bill through to points
OH other roads. unless they have been fur
nished with the new rates to such points.
together with authority for through billing.
These arrangements will be renewed as
early as possible, but in no case. the circu-
lar says, must agents bill through to points
on other roads without renewed authority
from headquarters. Freight to points on
connecting roads. to which points agents
are not provided with new rates and
through billing instructions, must be billed
TO the junction point by which such freight
has hitherto been routed, at the local rate
to such junction point. Agents must not
accept from connecting roads on or before
April 5. 1887. any through billing to points
on the Milwaukee d. 81. Paul, unless they
have been authorized to do so by the gen.
eral freight department of the Milwaukee
AZ St Paul
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-03-26
Chips From, the Ties.

1t is stated that the older Northwestern
roads, despite their agreement to the con-
trary. are pctting large amount Of new
transit" on the market, and will so continue
up to April 5. There is question whether
the federal commission will not, in view of
the price at which transit sells, make that the
figure for the through rate.
Next Monday a train composed exclusively
OF ears closely coupled, allowing no slack,
Will leave Burlington on the Chicago. Rurling-
ton Quincy road, pulled by fifty-ton en-
CINE and taken through to Pacific junction.
Some claim that a train can be handled better
without slack than with it, and this is to test
the matter.
The st. Paul & Duluth road managers have
about come to the conclusion that they will
nave to cut Off all passes and half-rate tickets
under the new state law
The Wisconsin Central had to put on two
sleepers Thursday for Ashland TO accommo-
date people going to that place to buy real
estate.
John C. Taylor, general passenger and
travelling agent of the Minneapolis s. Pacific
road, was in st. Paul yesterday.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-03-26

appearance of the face. she was suffering
from the effects of poison. All the efforts
made to save her we're of no effect and she
died the same evening.
Nj. KolOminne was so overcome that he
denounced himself as her murderer, though
all his colleagues assured him that he was
in no way to blame. But he would not lis
ten to them. and few days afterward he
blew his brains out leaving note in which
he said: Il must have been the victim of
some temporary alteration. and this has
caused the catastrophe which drives me to
despair. am not guilty for my intentions
were good; but cannot live.'